penny-ante

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See also: pennyante and penny ante

English

Etymology

From penny +‎ ante.

Adjective

penny-ante (comparative more penny-ante, superlative most penny-ante)

  1. Of or pertaining to penny ante poker.
  2. Played for small stakes.
  3. Trivial.

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